Skills Profile
- Management Experience
- Conflict Resolution & Mediation
- Customer Service & Negotiations
- Complex Problem Solving
- Expertise in Insurance Claims Process
- Process Review to Improve Inefficiencies
- Arbitration Panel Member
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and web-based reporting tools
Experience
Collision & Arbitration Supervisor Mercury Insurance, Brea, California 2004 – 2011
• Managed team of insurance adjusters
• Responsible for hiring, evaluating, and conducting employee compensation reviews
• Reviewed departmental claim processing to monitor and maintain quality
• Led weekly team meetings with employees to set goals and address deficiencies
• Represented Mercury Insurance at multiple court hearings for disputed automobile claims
• Reviewed contested claims to determine liability as a member of the insurance Arbitration Panel
• Entrusted with check-signing authority
• Led department in meeting and exceeding claims recovery and accuracy targets on claims processing
Recovery Supervisor Mercury Insurance, Brea, California 2002-2004
• Managed team of adjusters and reviewed departmental claims processing
• Responsible for employee hiring and evaluation
• Led weekly team meetings with employees to address potential issues and set goals
• Entrusted with check-signing authority
Collision and Medical Claims Adjuster Mercury Insurance, Brea California 1998-2002
• Recovered monies due for auto insurance and medical claims from liable party’s insurance company
• Negotiated insurance settlements with attorneys
• Received performance recognition for recovering the most money in department of over 30 employees
Store Manager Long John Silver’s Restaurant, Puente Hills, California 1991- 1998
• Managed the operations of high volume fast food restaurant
• Responsible for scheduling and supervising team of 20 employees
• Developed and monitored store budgets, inventory and cost control
Education
• 2005 – 2011 Mercury Insurance Management Training
• 1996 – Legal Secretary Training, El Dorado College, West Covina, CA
• 1972 – High School Diploma, Bloomington High School, Bloomington, Indiana